IB Documents that you may find useful for the workshop...


Document Name
Explanation of the Document

Making the PYP Happen

This is the bible of the PYP. It contains everything you will need to know to get started with the PYP.
You should always have this document handy when planning any Units of Inquiry.

A Basis for Practice

This document provides a good background to the theory that underpins the PYP. A very good document
give yourself some depth of understanding with the PYP philosophy.

IB Standards and Practices

This outlines the list of Standards and associated practices that define the IB. Some are relevant across
all three programs - others are specific to the PYP. When your school is authorised it is the standards and
practices that are examined.

Learner Profile Booklet

This provides an overview of the Learner Profile. This is at the heart of the IB and shapes everuthing that
happens in a school.

Developing a transdisciplinary

program of inquiry

This document explores the process of creating and evaluating a Program of Inquiry (POI). It provides
useful information and resources for reflection and outlines helpful tools for evaluation.

It summarizes the common elements and the differences between the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the
Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) and provides some practical guidance as
to how schools can implement the IB continuum of international education effectively in order to develop a
coherent, meaningful educational pathway for students.